Pronunciation: /kəmˈprɛst/
verb to press or squeeze together; to reduce in size or volume
A1 I compressed my clothes to fit them all in the suitcase.
A2 The files were compressed to save storage space on the computer.
B1 She compressed the data before sending it over the network.
B2 The video was compressed for easier streaming online.
C1 The company compressed their expenses to increase profits.
C2 The artist compressed his ideas into a concise and impactful presentation.
adjective pressed or squeezed together; reduced in size or volume
A1 The compressed file is easy to download.
A2 I prefer using compressed air to clean my computer keyboard.
B1 The data was compressed to save storage space.
B2 The artist used compressed charcoal to create a detailed drawing.
C1 The compressed timeline allowed for faster project completion.
C2 The novel's plot was so compressed that every sentence was essential to the story.
formal The data was compressed to save storage space.
informal I compressed the files before sending them over email.
slang I zipped up the files to make them smaller.
figurative His emotions were compressed, ready to burst at any moment.
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